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WP Adverts Authors
WP Adverts Authors by Simpliko is an extension for the WP Adverts classifieds plugin. It gives each user who posts ads their own author profile and displays their details next to every listing, so visitors can see who is behind an ad.
Install this firstPlease install the WPAdverts Core Plugin from here before installing WPAdverts Add-ons
Go to product- Version
- 1.5.0
- Released
- Sep 19, 2025
- Developer
- WP Adverts
- Type
- WordPress plugin
- Licence
- GPL
- Included in
- Every plan, or $4.79 a year on its own
What’s new in WP Adverts Authors 1.5.0
Version 1.5.0 · Sep 19, 2025
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What it does
On a classifieds site, an ad on its own often tells visitors very little about the person who posted it. Buyers want to know who they are dealing with before they reach out. This extension adds author management to WP Adverts, so every contributor gets a profile and their details travel with each ad they publish. Visitors browsing listings can see the poster's photo, a short bio, contact details and social links in one place.
The add-on works alongside the WP Adverts core plugin and adds its author features on top of your existing ad setup. You can adjust which author information fields appear and how profile layouts look so they match your site design. Backend controls let admins and users manage author data, profiles display on desktop, tablet and mobile, and the extension works with popular translation plugins for sites serving more than one language.
Best for
- Classifieds sites built on WP Adverts with many posters
- Local marketplaces where buyers want to know the seller
- Niche classifieds communities with multilingual audiences
Features
Multi-author support
Each user who posts ads gets their own profile, which makes it practical to run a classifieds site with many contributors posting listings side by side.
Customizable author fields
Choose and tailor the author information fields shown on profiles so they collect and display the details that make sense for your site and its users.
Adjustable profile layouts
Change how author profiles are laid out so they fit your site's design and branding instead of looking out of place next to your listings.
Author details beside ads
The poster's photo, bio, contact details and social links appear automatically alongside each ad, so visitors see who posted it without leaving the listing.
Built for WP Adverts
The extension works with the WP Adverts core plugin, adding author profiles to the classifieds and ad management you already run through it.
Simple backend controls
Setup and admin screens are kept straightforward, so site admins and users can add and update author data quickly.
Responsive profile display
Author profiles and details are designed to display properly on desktop, tablet and mobile screens, matching how people browse classifieds today.
Translation plugin compatibility
The add-on works with popular translation plugins, so author profiles can be presented to visitors in the languages your site supports.
WP Adverts Authors older versions
- 1.4.0Jun 4, 2023
- 1.3.3Apr 18, 2023
Members and buyers of this product can download older versions.
Questions about WP Adverts Authors
Does this work without the WP Adverts plugin?
No. This is an extension for WP Adverts and works with the WP Adverts core plugin. It adds author profiles and author details to the ads managed through that plugin, so you need WP Adverts running on your site to use it.
What author information is shown next to each ad?
Each listing can display the poster's photo, bio, contact details and social links. These appear automatically alongside the ad, giving buyers a clear picture of who posted it before they get in touch.
Can I change which fields appear on author profiles?
Yes. You can tailor the author information fields and adjust the profile layouts so they suit your site's design and the kind of details your users need to share.
Will author profiles work on a multilingual site?
The extension is compatible with popular translation plugins, so you can present author profiles to visitors in different languages. Profiles are also responsive, displaying on desktop, tablet and mobile.
Is WP Adverts Authors free?
The code of WP Adverts Authors is licensed under the GPL, so anyone may use, change and share it. GPL Feast is a paid service: a plan or a single purchase gives you the download and automatic updates. The developer's own support, licence key and online services are not included.
Which version of WP Adverts Authors is this?
Version 1.5.0, released Sep 19, 2025. New versions appear here when the developer publishes them, and members get them as automatic updates.
How do I update WP Adverts Authors?
Install the free GPL Feast Updater on your site and connect it with your API key. It installs new versions of WP Adverts Authors automatically and keeps a backup, so you can roll back.
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